I've applied for 3 other universities such as UTS, WSU, USYD alongside UNSW and I've accepted my offer at UNSW due to its environment and study culture. My experience at UNSW open day also played a major role as well. However, there are times when I wish I would be studying at another institute, the reason being is due to trimesters. There is too much workload in a short period that students have now.
Course Curriculum
A wide range of students from many different faculties. Meaning I get the opportunity to meet a lot of people and see what their degree is like for them.
Exams
I've chosen this program as it is a double degree allowing me to study many different subjects from other faculties. Also being able to major in Geography makes me happy as it was one of my favourite subjects in high school. Furthermore, the practicals in this program make it more enjoyable than theory work as it is on hand and not always writing reports in the labs.
Internship
Not as frequent but students tend to find their placements. Uts on the other hand, make students go on placements during the semester which is a really good idea which UNSW should implement. By doing so, students will gain skills needed for their career instead of waiting for internship companies to accept them.
Fees
I applied for HECS under Centrelink. Each term HECS pays off my semester fees which are generous as my family would not be able to pay my university fees right now. However, once I start working full time after I graduate. I will use all the money which I've made to pay off my university fees.
Hostel
I am living off-campus as my friends who live on campus pay $500 a week which is much more than living off-campus plus travelling fees. One major challenge is getting ready extremely early just for a 9 am class.
